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Colgate Dental Van to Visit Westwood Terrace

Fri, 04/4/2014 - 12:29pm

Would you like a free dental screening for your child? We have a great opportunity coming up! We are excited that the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures dental van will be visiting our school on Wednesday, April 9, 2014.

The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Program (BS/BF™), New York City Board of Education (BOE) and Oral Health, Program and Policy for NYC (OHPP) have formed a partnership to provide free dental screenings and education to children between the ages of 1-12 years old. Your child will receive free dental screening and will be taught how to brush, floss and the importance of eating healthy foods and visiting the dentist.

The dentist or hygienist will look at their teeth and no sharp instruments will be used in your child’s mouth. Dentists are required to change gloves for each child that is screened. The program also follows strict health guidelines to ensure that each child is safe and is treated with care and sensitivity.

After this, your child will get a free toothbrush and toothpaste. You will receive a report on your child’s teeth and a list of treatment referral clinics to take your child for follow-up treatment (if you do not already have a family dentist).

In order for your child to participte, it is important that you sign the CONSENT FORM that was sent home. Forms are due by Monday, April 7, 2014.

If you have any questions, please contact Communities In School Site Coordinators, Mrs. Evette & Ms. Flores (210) 397-0329 & (210) 397-0330